Part 6524

<p><b>3.</b> <def>To attend or conduct with a light; to show the way to by means of a light.</def>

<blockquote>His bishops lead him forth, and <b>light</b> him on. <i>Landor.</i></blockquote>

<cs><col>To light a fire</col>, <cd>to kindle the material of a fire.</cd></cs>

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<hw>Light</hw>, <tt>v. i.</tt> <p><b>1.</b> <def>To become ignited; to take fire; <as>as, the match will not <ex>light</ex></as>.</def>

<p><b>2.</b> <def>To be illuminated; to receive light; to brighten; -- with <i>up</i>; <as>as, the room <ex>light</ex> up very well</as>.</def>

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<hw>Light</hw>, <tt>a.</tt> <wordforms>[<tt>Compar.</tt> <er>Lighted</er> <tt>(?)</tt>; <tt>superl.</tt> <er>Lightest</er>.]</wordforms> <ety>[OE. <ets>light</ets>, <ets>liht</ets>, AS. <ets>l\'c6ht</ets>, <ets>le\'a2ht</ets>; akin to D. <ets>ligt</ets>, G. <ets>leicht</ets>, OHG.<ets>l\'c6hti</ets>, Icel. <ets>l<?/ttr</ets>, Dan. <ets>let</ets>, Sw. <ets>l\'84tt</ets>, Goth. <ets>leihts</ets>, and perh. to L. <ets>levis</ets> (cf. <er>Levity</er>), Gr. <?/ small, Skr. <ets>laghu</ets> light. <?/. ]</ety> <p><b>1.</b> <def>Having little, or comparatively little, weight; not tending to be the center of gravity with force; not heavy.</def>

<blockquote>These weights did not exert their natural gravity . . . insomuch that I could not guess which was <b>light</b> or heavy whilst I held them in my hand. <i>Addison.</i></blockquote>

<p><b>2.</b> <def>Not burdensome; easy to be lifted, borne, or carried by physical strength; <as>as, a <ex>light</ex> burden, or load</as>.</def>

<blockquote>Ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is <b>light</b>. <i>Matt. xi. 29. 30.</i></blockquote>

<p><b>3.</b> <def>Easy to be endured or performed; not severe; not difficult; <as>as, a <ex>light</ex> affliction or task</as>.</def>

<i>Chaucer.</i>

<blockquote><b>Light</b> sufferings give us leisure to complain. <i>Dryden.</i></blockquote>

<p><b>4.</b> <def>Easy to be digested; not oppressive to the stomach; <as>as, <ex>light</ex> food</as>; also, containing little nutriment.</def>

<p><b>5.</b> <def>Not heavily armed; armed with light weapons; <as>as, <ex>light</ex> troops; a troop of <ex>light</ex> horse.</as></def>

<p><b>6.</b> <def>Not encumbered; unembarrassed; clear of impediments; hence, active; nimble; swift.</def>

<blockquote>Unmarried men are best friends, best masters . . . but not always best subjects, for they are <b>light</b> to run away. <i>Bacon.</i></blockquote>

<p><b>7.</b> <def>Not heavily burdened; not deeply laden; not sufficiently ballasted; <as>as, the ship returned <ex>light</ex></as>.</def>

<p><b>8.</b> <def>Slight; not important; <as>as, a <ex>light</ex> error</as>.</def>

<i>Shak.</i>

<p><b>9.</b> <def>Well leavened; not heavy; <as>as, <ex>light</ex> bread</as>.</def>

<p><b>10.</b> <def>Not copious or heavy; not dense; not inconsiderable; <as>as, a <ex>light</ex> rain; a <ex>light</ex> snow; <ex>light</ex> vapors.</as></def>

<p><b>11.</b> <def>Not strong or violent; moderate; <as>as, a <ex>light</ex> wind</as>.</def>

<p><b>12.</b> <def>Not pressing heavily or hard upon; hence, having an easy graceful manner; delicate; <as>as, a <ex>light</ex> touch; a <ex>light</ex> style of execution.</as></def>

<p><b>13.</b> <def>Easy to admit influence; inconsiderate; easily influenced by trifling considerations; unsteady; unsettled; volatile; <as>as, a <ex>light</ex>, vain person; a <ex>light</ex> mind.</as></def>

<blockquote>There is no greater argument of a <b>light</b> and inconsiderate person than profanely to scoff at religion. <i>Tillotson.</i></blockquote>

<p><b>14.</b> <def>Indulging in, or inclined to, levity; wanting dignity or solemnity; trifling; gay; frivolous; airy; unsubstantial.</def>